Thomas Sfondylis
Teacher Of Physics
Nea Erythraia
Summary
Experienced educator with strong background in physics and commitment to delivering high-quality instruction. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and adapting to changing needs to ensure student success. Demonstrates robust analytical skills, effective communication, and passion for scientific inquiry. Recognized for reliability and achieving measurable results in academic settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Physics
St Catherine's British School
09.2023 - Current
- Motivate students to explore, research and apply physics concepts in and outside of class.
- Create and deliver engaging lessons that address learning objectives and meet the needs of learners.
- Develop physics demonstrations, experiential learning opportunities, and labs to clarify difficult concepts and make topic relevant to student experience.
- Utilize emerging A.I. technology and next-generation learning techniques to effectively deliver course content.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s performance, involving them in their child''s educational journey.
- Increased overall student participation in class discussions by fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Improved student understanding of complex physics concepts by incorporating real-world examples and demonstrations into lessons.
- Streamlined lesson planning process through the adoption of digital tools, resulting in saved preparation time and increased focus on individualized instruction.
- Enhanced classroom dynamics for more effective learning by implementing group activities.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos and simulations to supplement traditional lectures, increasing student engagement with course material.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices and strategies for teaching physics, raising the quality of instruction throughout the department.
Teacher of Physics
Newlands Girls School
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills with problem-solving exercises, leading to improved assessment scores across the board.
- Mentored struggling students outside of regular class hours, boosting their confidence levels and academic performance over time.
- Evaluated and graded students' laboratory work, assignments and papers.
Teacher of Physics
All Saints Catholic School
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Teaching Physics and Chemistry to students aged 13-16.
- Teaching A-Level Physics to Year 12 students.
- Helping students improve their numeracy skills.
Teacher of Physics
Private Schools of Physics and Chemistry
09.2011 - 07.2019
- Preparing students for the Pan-Hellenic University Entrance Exams (equivalent to English A-level exams).
- Teaching Physics and Chemistry yo students aged 13 - 17.
Military Service
Hellenic Army
11.2010 - 08.2011
Education
Master of Science - Materials Engineering
Laboratory of Materials Science, UCBL 1
Lyon, France 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens 04.2001 -
Skills
Strong analytical skills
Laboratory skills
Research experience
Teamwork and collaboration
Student motivation
Problem-solving
Computer programming
Timeline
Teacher of Physics
St Catherine's British School
09.2023 - Current
Teacher of Physics
Newlands Girls School
09.2022 - 07.2023
Teacher of Physics
All Saints Catholic School
09.2019 - 07.2022
Teacher of Physics
Private Schools of Physics and Chemistry
09.2011 - 07.2019
Military Service
Hellenic Army
11.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Materials Engineering
Laboratory of Materials Science, UCBL 1
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
04.2001 -